. The company will produce so-called"sputtering targets" used in the fabrication of semiconductors at the new plant. The company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JX Nippon Mining & Metals.
The new plant will contain a large production area, office, a garden and more. The company said it has a goal of being carbon-free by 2050. The facility will have solar panels that cover employee parking, which will help power its facility and include electric vehicle charging stations.Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, said the ACA had been working with JX Nippon for the past year to help find the best spot for its next growth phase.
"We’re excited by JX Nippon’s plans to make Mesa the new base of operations for its sputtering target business in the U.S.,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said in a statement. “JX’s investment and commitment to Mesa further demonstrate the desire for leading advanced manufacturers to grow their business in our city.”
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